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City vs city
Salem vs Chesapeake, VA
Salem currently scores 4 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 38/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100
Salem is 4 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 26/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
No gap.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 29/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Chesapeake is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 24/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Salem is 16 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100
Salem is 83 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.